The Resemblance (2022)
When a grieving couple go to a "rental family" agency to hire an actor to role-play their dead son, they discover that their evening of remembrance is more than they bargained for.
Director: Derek Nguyen
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date: June 9, 2022
Cast
- François Chau - David
- Tom Dang - Daniel
- Sumalee Montano - Lan
- Hanna Lee Sakakibara - Yuko
Screenplay
- Derek Nguyen (Screenplay)
Music: Jerome Leroy
Cinematography: Shaheen Seth
Editing: Zack Boger
Production: Nonetheless Productions, Tribeca Studios, The Population
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning
Keywords
suicide, grief, family, doppelgänger, dead son
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Resemblance about?
- When a grieving couple go to a "rental family" agency to hire an actor to role-play their dead son, they discover that their evening of remembrance is more than they bargained for.
- Who directed The Resemblance?
- The Resemblance was directed by Derek Nguyen.
- Who stars in The Resemblance?
- The Resemblance stars François Chau, Tom Dang, Sumalee Montano, Hanna Lee Sakakibara.
- How long is The Resemblance?
- The Resemblance has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- What genre is The Resemblance?
- The Resemblance is a Drama film.
- What are the themes of The Resemblance?
- The themes of The Resemblance include: Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning.